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The Bald Eagle

* Chosen as the national bird in 1782.

* Found only in North America.

* The soaring effect makes us think of freedom.

* Protected by law because it is endangered.

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Uncle Sam

* Known as “I Want You for the U.S. Army” poster

* Actual name is Samuel Wilson

* Worked for the U.S. government during the war stamping crates of meat with initials “U.S”

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Presidential Seal

* It has an olive branch in one talon that stands for peace.

* It has 13 arrows in the left talon.

* It is surrounded by 50 stars.

* It can be found on the ceiling of the oval office.

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The United States Flag* It has 13 stripes, starting

and ending with red.

* It has 50 white stars on a background of blue.

* Betsy Ross made the first flag.

* The 13 stripes stand for the first colonies.

* You must always stand and salute the flag as it goes by.

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The Liberty Bell* It stands for

independence.* In 1776 it rang to let

people know that the Declaration of Independence was signed.

* It now has a crack in it and is rung no more.

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The Statue of Liberty

* In 1884 France gave us this statue.

* It stands for Freedom and opportunity to people that come to our country.

* It is New York Harbor.

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The White House* It is in Washington

D.C.* Our president lives in

it.* It was first built in

1792. It has been fixed up many times.

* George Washington chose the spot for it.